Helen Mitchell
Lily Street, Dorchester,
MD 21623
(555)-555-5555
[email]
Summary
An excellent writer with exceptional skills in writing short stories, novels, biographies, etc.; possesses good communication skills and the confidence to discuss ideas both on a one-on-one basis and with larger groups; has the intense passion and willingness to learn new things; has the ability to work efficiently and meet the most crucial deadlines.
Professional Experience:
News Reporter May 2007- Present
DirecTV Group, El Dorado, KS
Responsibilities:
- Wrote news stories for publications and broadcasts.
- Arranged interviews with significant people who can contribute details to the articles.
- Edited errors in content, grammar, and punctuation.
- Conducted research on background information related to stories.
- Gathered information about events through research, interviews, and experiences.
- Investigated breaking news on developments of current events such as disasters, crimes, and politics.
Radio Announcer August 2003-March 2007
Quest Broadcasting Company, Columbus, OH
Responsibilities:
Read scripts and did ad-libs to deliver news on the radio.
Selected program content according to program specialties and hot topics.
Interviewed prominent personalities, movie stars and music legends.
Discussed various topics with a panel of sources and speakers.
Creative Writer April 1999-July 2003
Summit Publishing House, Independence, KS
Responsibilities:
- Wrote news stories for publications and broadcasts.
- Arranged interviews with significant people who can contribute details to the articles.
- Edited errors in content, grammar, and punctuation.
- Conducted research on background information related to stories.
- Gathered information about events through research, interviews, and experiences.
- Investigated breaking news on developments of current events such as disasters, crimes, and politics.
Radio Announcer August 2003-March 2007
Quest Broadcasting Company, Columbus, OH
Education
Masters Degree in Business Management
University of NY, 1999
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication
University of NY, 1997
Skills:
- Excellent writing skills
- Organizational skills
- Project Management Skills
- Good communication skills
- Organizations
Broadcasters National Association, Member
National Press Club, Member
